Match based on: waste flows, circular economy, sustainability

Commercial waste loader who collects business waste in the region together with the driver. Minimum VMBO level, good physical condition, and fluency in Dutch. Works early, outdoors, and makes a direct contribution to sustainability.

Timing
Drachten
Fulltime
Part-time

Description

As a commercial waste loader, you work early in the morning alongside the driver to collect business waste in the region. You spend a lot of time outdoors, are physically active, and are usually back around 14:00–15:00. Your contribution to a cleaner world is immediately visible.

Job requirements

  • Minimum VMBO working and thinking level.
  • Speaks and understands Dutch.
  • Available for at least four weeks during the summer holidays.
  • Good physical condition.
  • Flexible regarding working hours and willing to start early.
  • Enjoys working outdoors, is reliable, and a true team player.
  • Experience is a plus but not required.
  • Place of residence within approximately 30 km of Drachten.

Tasks

  • Start between 05:45 and 07:00 on location and begins with a short briefing.
  • Receives the schedule for the coming week every Thursday.
  • Goes out with the driver to collect commercial waste and help companies dispose of their waste properly.
  • Recognizes various waste streams and ensures that everything is processed safely and responsibly.
  • Tilts, sorts, and moves boxes and packages to the correct location and checks labels.
  • Works in accordance with safety regulations, assists colleagues where necessary, and contributes to the smooth execution of operations.
  • Stays actively moving during the workday; tasks are varied and require physical effort.

Working conditions

  • Weekly or four-weekly payment (always on Wednesday).
  • Travel and meal allowance of €0,80 per hour.
  • Chance to get your truck driver's license for free.
  • Working outdoors and making a direct contribution to a more sustainable world.
  • Pleasant working atmosphere with friendly colleagues.
  • Contract via Timing Employment Agency.
  • Career advancement opportunities within the waste industry.

Description of the organization

You work for a major player in waste processing, active in the industrial sector. The organization has an informal atmosphere and a mission focused on sustainability and reducing CO₂ emissions. With approximately 50 to 100 colleagues in Drachten, the team is committed to a circular economy by collecting, sorting, and processing waste streams. There are plenty of opportunities to develop yourself and work together in a close-knit team.

Skills suitable for this job type

wholesale and retail trade
Law
motor vehicles, ships and aircraft
health and safety at work
protection of persons and property
transport services
measuring physical properties
marking materials or objects for identification
operating watercraft
testing vehicles
sorting materials or products
using digital tools for machine control
access and analysis of digital data
moving and lifting
loading and unloading of goods and materials
using hand tools
processing and disposal of hazardous substances
operating railway vehicles
communicating with colleagues and customers
operating lifting and transport equipment
maintain mechanical tools
developing solutions
lead and motivate
driving heavy vehicles
operating food processing machines
sorting and packaging of goods and materials
verifying identities and documentation
moving or lifting materials, equipment and supplies
storage of goods and materials
analyzing business activities
driving vehicles
Outside work
Safety regulations
Control activities
industrial sector
Recycling
Physically fit
Sort
Commercial waste
Flexibility
Waste processing
Garbage
briefings
Waste flows
Dutch
Reliable
Collaboration

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